Holding steady.
Popularity of Sujay since 1980
Babies named Sujay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 143 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Sujay is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, composed of 'su' meaning good and 'jaya' meaning victory, thus translating to 'victorious.' While it has deep roots in Indian culture, its usage in the United States has been modest. According to Social Security data, the name was first recorded in 1980 and reached its peak popularity in 2005, when it ranked 3,084. Over the decades, its trajectory has remained stable, with no significant upward or downward trends. The name is not associated with any particular state and has not appeared among the top 1,000 names nationally. Sujay exemplifies a meaningful traditional name that maintains a low but consistent presence among American newborns.
Sujay is derived from the Sanskrit elements 'su' meaning good or excellent, and 'jaya' meaning victory. It is a common given name in India, particularly among Hindu families, where it has been used for centuries. The name appears in classical Indian texts as a descriptor for a victorious person.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Suj, Jay
Variants: Sujaya, Sujayanth
Sibling names for Sujay
Names that share Sujay's style, for a brother or sister.
